Periodic Report - Second Cycle Section II-Painted Churches in the Troodos Region

1. World Heritage Property Data Church of Agios 34.997 / 32.898 0 0 0 0 Sozomenos, Galata, Galata , 1.1 - Name of World Heritage Property Lefkosia () , Troodos , Painted Churches in the Troodos Region Church of Agios 34.837 / 33.043 0 0 0 0 Mamas, Louvaras, 1.2 - World Heritage Property Details Louvaras , Lemesos State(s) Party(ies) (Limassol) ,  Cyprus Troodos , Cyprus Total (ha) 3.691 0 3.691 Type of Property cultural Comment Coordinates for the Churches should be corrected as follows Identification Number following the above order: a) N34 58 42 E32 53 23 b) N34 59 351bis 36 E32 49 50 c) N35 02 50 E32 58 25 d) N34 58 00 E33 00 27 Year of inscription on the World Heritage List e) N34 59 02 E32 49 28 f) N34 58 07 E32 49 53 g) N34 53 39 1985, 2001 E32 58 00 h) N35 00 17 E32 53 49 i) N34 58 48 E33 02 50 j) N34 55 12.8 E33 05 44.9 1.3 - Geographic Information Table Name Coordinates Property Buffer Total Inscription 1.4 - Map(s) (latitude/longitude) (ha) zone (ha) year Title Date Link to source (ha) 20/01/2006

0 / 0 ? ? ? 0 / 0 ? ? ? Kalopanayiotis 20/01/2006

Church of Ayios 34.967 / 32.883 2.755 0 2.755 1985 20/01/2006

Nikolaos (St. Nicholas) tis 20/01/2006

Steyis, Kakopetria , Moutoulas 20/01/2006

Troodos , Cyprus Pelendria 20/01/2006 Ayios Ionannis (St. 34.983 / 32.817 0.195 0 0.195 1985 John) Galatea 20/01/2006 Lambadhistis Monastery, 20/01/2006 Kalopanayiotis , Troodos , Cyprus Church of Panayia 35.033 / 32.967 0.115 0 0.115 1985 1.5 - Governmental Institution Responsible for the (The Virgin) Property Phorviotissa (Asinou), Nikitart , Comment Troodos , Cyprus Department of Antiquities, Cyprus Church of Panayia 34.967 / 33 0.437 0 0.437 1985 (The Virgin) tou Arakou, 1.6 - Property Manager / Coordinator, Local Institution / Lagoudhera , Troodos , Cyprus Agency Church of Panayia 35 / 32.833 0.035 0 0.035 1985  Marina Solomidou-Leronymydou (The Virgin), Cyprus , Curator of Antiquities Troodos , Cyprus Monuments Sector Church of 34.967 / 32.817 0.028 0 0.028 1985 Archangelos Comment Michael (Archangel Correct name: Marina Solomidou - Ieronymidou Correct title: Michael), Pedhoulas , Acting Director/ Curator of Antiquities Troodos , Cyprus Church of Timios 34.883 / 32.967 0.053 0 0.053 1985 1.7 - Web Address of the Property (if existing) Stavros (Holy Cross), Pelendria , 1. World Heritage Sites of Cyprus Troodos , Cyprus Church of Panayia 35 / 32.883 0.021 0 0.021 1985 1.8 - Other designations / Conventions under which the (The Virgin) property is protected (if applicable) Podhithou, Galata , Troodos , Cyprus Comment Church of Stavros 34.967 / 33.033 0.018 0 0.018 1985 The Hague Convention of 1954 and its two Protocols. The site (Holy Cross) Ayiasmati, has been granted Enhanced Protection status in 2010, , according to the Second Protocol to the Hague Convention. Troodos , Cyprus Church of Ayia 34.92 / 33.096 0.034 0 0.034 2001 Sotira (of the Transfiguration of the Savior) tou Soteros, Palaichori , Troodos , Cyprus Page 1 Monday, October 13, 2014 (8:28:27 PM CEST) Periodic Report - Section II-Painted Churches in the Troodos Region World Heritage Centre Periodic Report - Second Cycle Section II-Painted Churches in the Troodos Region

2. Statement of Outstanding Universal Value Timios Stavros (Holy Cross), Pelendria is in the District of Limassol. Criterion (ii): Although the existence of any direct influence 2.1 - Statement of Outstanding Universal Value / cannot be confirmed, very close relationships existed, during Statement of Significance the 12th century, between painting in Cyprus and Western Christian art (stylistic relationships in the case of Nikitari Statement of Outstanding Universal Value paintings; iconographical relationships in the case of the Brief synthesis paintings of Lagoudera). Thus, there do exist some answers to The Troodos mountain region of Cyprus contains one of the the very complex question of ties between the two largest groups of churches and monasteries of the former Christianities. These answers take the form of Cypriot Byzantine Empire. The ten monuments included on the World monuments, which precede the constitution of the Frankish Heritage List, all richly decorated with murals, provide an Lusignan Kingdom, which was a fundamental link in the chain overview of Byzantine and post-Byzantine painting in Cyprus of East-West artistic exchanges. and bear testimony to the variety of artistic influences affecting Criterion (iii): The paintings of the Troodos Region bear an Cyprus over a period of 500 years. The structures display outstanding testimony to the Byzantine civilization at the time elements that were specific to Cyprus and were determined by of the Comnenes, thanks to the Nikitari and Lagoudera its geography, history and climate, including steep-pitched ensembles. It should be noted that the former, where the wooden roofs with flat hooked tiles, in some cases providing a name Alexis Comnene is mentioned in a dedication, was second roof over Byzantine masonry domes and vaulted probably executed by artists from Constantinople and the forms, while exhibiting Byzantine metropolitan art of the latter was painted at the very time of the fall of Isaac Comnene highest quality. The architecture of these churches is unique, and the sale of Cyprus to Guy de Lusignan. confined to the Troodos range and almost certainly of Criterion (iv): The churches of the Troodos Region are a well indigenous origin. They range from small churches whose conserved example of rural religious architecture during the rural architectural style is in stark contrast to their highly Byzantine period. The refinement of their décor provides a refined decoration, to monasteries such as that of St John contrast with their simple structure. The latest post-Byzantine Lampadistis. They also contain a wealth of dated inscriptions, painters alone, with their “rustic” style, are at times in harmony an uncommon feature in the Eastern Mediterranean during the with this vernacular architecture. Middle Ages, which makes them particularly important for Integrity recording the chronology of Byzantine painting. Important The wholeness or intactness of the site is related to the fact examples of the 11th century iconography survive in the that all ten churches of the property are living monuments and churches of St. Nicholas of the Roof and Panagia Phorbiotissa continue to be used as places of worship and for other of Nikitari. Within Panagia tou Arakou in Lagoudera and St. religious practices, thus preserving their original function. They Nicholas of the Roof are found important wall paintings from individually retain their architectural fabric and their rich the Comnenian era, with the first being of exceptional artistic decoration, which separately form a whole assemblage and quality attributed to Constantinopolitan masters. The 13th together complete a set that exhibit Byzantine and post- century, the early period of Latin (western) rule in Cyprus, is Byzantine painting in Cyprus. Their surroundings, which in well represented in the wall paintings of St. John Lampadistis most cases consist of rural countryside, augment their rural in and in Panagia in Moutoulla, which reflect exterior in contrast to their décor. Their good state of the continuing Byzantine tradition and new external influences. preservation is directly related to the actions taken by the The 14th century wall paintings at Panagia Phorbiotissa, state, as conservation works are carried out on a yearly basis Timios Stavros at Pelendri and St. John Lampadistis also to the buildings, the wall paintings and wooden furniture, as display both local and Western influences, and to a certain well as the surrounding areas of the churches. An issue degree, the revived art of Paleologan Constantinople. In the affecting the site is the increasing number of visitors, which late 15th century iconography at Timios Stavros Agiasmati occasionally results in pressure from the local church and Archangelos Michael, exhibits once again the authorities for new facilities incompatible with the character harmonious combination of Byzantine art with local painting and value of the monuments. In addition, an increase in tradition, as well as some elements of Western influence, criminal activities such as robberies has been observed in the which are different, however, from the earlier series of St. past years, enabled by the rural location. Natural disasters John Lampadistis that was painted by a refugee from and environmental pressures are also associated with the Constantinople. The Venetian rule, which began in 1489 was geography of the site, while development pressures arise reflected in the development of the Italo-Byzantine school, and occasionally. Measures have been implemented to mitigate the most sophisticated examples can be found in Panagia these threats. Podhithou and the north chapel of St. John Lampadistis, both Authenticity successful examples of Italian Renaissance art and Byzantine The key elements of the property – the design, materials, art fusion. Finally, the wall paintings of the Church of the execution and function of the churches – retain a high degree Transfiguration of the Savior in Palaichori form part of the of authenticity. The works undertaken for conservation of the Cretan school of the 16th century. structures and the wall paintings are implemented in a manner The ten churches included in the serial inscription are: Ayios that respects the original material and its aesthetic value, Nikolaos tis Stegis (St. Nicholas of the Roof), Kakopetria; without compromising the authenticity of the monuments. The Ayios Ioannis (St. John) Lambadhistis Monastery, religious functions, the environmental, cultural and historical Kalopanayiotis; Panayia (The Virgin) Phorviotissa (Asinou), factors that shaped the site are still evident today and through Nikitari; Panayia (The Virgin) tou Arakou, Lagoudhera; the collective efforts of the Department of Antiquities, the local Panayia (The Virgin), Moutoullas; Archangelos Michael communities and the church authorities, their preservation is (Archangel Michael), Pedhoulas; Timios Stavros (Holy Cross), pursued. Pelendria; Panayia (The Virgin) Podhithou, Galata; Stavros Protection and management requirements (Holy Cross) Ayiasmati, Platanistasa, and the Church of Ayia The management of the site is under the direct supervision of Sotira (Transfiguration of the Savior), Palaichori. Of the ten the Curator of Ancient Monuments and the Director of the churches nine are situated in the District of Nicosia and one, Department of Antiquities. Cultural and archaeological heritage in Cyprus is protected and managed according to the Page 2 Monday, October 13, 2014 (8:28:27 PM CEST) Periodic Report - Section II-Painted Churches in the Troodos Region World Heritage Centre Periodic Report - Second Cycle Section II-Painted Churches in the Troodos Region provisions of the national legislation, i.e. the Antiquities Law 2.3 - Attributes expressing the Outstanding Universal and the International Treaties signed by the Republic of Value per criterion Cyprus. In accordance with the Antiquities Law, Ancient Monuments are categorized as of the First Schedule 2.4 - If needed, please provide details of why the (governmental ownership) and of the Second Schedule Statement of Outstanding Universal Value should be (private ownership). The churches included in the site “Painted revised Churches of the Troodos Region” are listed as Ancient Monuments of the Second Schedule and their legal owner is the Church of Cyprus. The national legislation, with regard to 2.5 - Comments, conclusions and / or recommendations monuments listed as of the Second Schedule, requires written related to Statement of Outstanding Universal Value authorization from the competent authority, i.e. the Department of Antiquities, before any intervention may take 3. Factors Affecting the Property place. In this framework, the responsibility for the protection of the churches is shared between the State and the various church authorities. However, the inscription of these 3.14. Other factor(s) monuments on the UNESCO World Heritage List led the State to undertake the management of the site in order to avoid any 3.14.1 - Other factor(s) arbitrary interventions on the monuments. The entire cost of conservation works is now funded by the Department of Antiquities from the annual budget. Furthermore, the Law provides, under Section II article 11, for the establishment of Controlled Areas within the vicinity of the sites. According to article 11, the Director of the Department of Antiquities controls the height and architectural style of any building proposed for erection within the Controlled Area, in order to safeguard the historic and the archaeological character, the amenities and the environment surrounding an Ancient Monument. Such Controlled Areas have been defined for the churches included in the serial property. The ten churches continue to be used as places of worship and for religious practices. The continuous use of all the churches for religious ceremonies is a decisive factor for delivering social benefits. At the same time, the churches constitute important visitor attractions and are open to the public for no entrance fee. Local people are fully involved in the management of the site as these churches are the property of the local church authorities and the responsibility for making the monuments accessible to visitors is vested in them. Pressures on the property are being addressed through increased monitoring by the Department of Antiquities and installation of theft and fire alarm systems in the ten churches, together with the creation of Controlled Areas and further expropriation of lands in the vicinity of the churches. Once finalised and agreed upon, the Management Plan prepared by the Department of Antiquities shall address the conservation, promotion and preservation needs of the serial property, and will aim for the preservation of its unique value for future generations by producing basic guidelines and policies for all the parties involved. The serial property Painted Churches in the Troodos Region was given enhanced protection status by the Committee for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict in November 2010.

2.2 - The criteria (2005 revised version) under which the property was inscribed (ii)(iii)(iv)

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3.15. Factors Summary Table

3.15.1 - Factors summary table Name Impact Origin 3.1 Buildings and Development 3.1.5 Interpretative and visitation facilities

3.5 Biological resource use/modification 3.5.7 Subsistence wild plant collection

3.7 Local conditions affecting physical fabric 3.7.2 Relative humidity

3.7.6 Water (rain/water table)

3.8 Social/cultural uses of heritage 3.8.1 Ritual / spiritual / religious and associative uses

3.8.2 Society's valuing of heritage

3.8.6 Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation

3.11 Sudden ecological or geological events 3.11.6 Fire (widlfires)

3.13 Management and institutional factors 3.13.3 Management activities

Legend Current Potential Negative Positive Inside Outside

3.16. Assessment of current negative factors

3.16.1 - Assessment of current negative factors Spatial scale Temporal scale Impact Management Trend response 3.7 Local conditions affecting physical fabric 3.7.2 Relative humidity 3.7.6 Water (rain/water table) 3.8 Social/cultural uses of heritage 3.8.2 Society's valuing of heritage extensive frequent significant medium capacity static 3.8.6 Impacts of tourism / visitor / localised frequent minor medium capacity static recreation

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Source: Periodic Reporting Cycle 1 (2001-2006) 3.17. Comments, conclusions and / or Submitted on Thursday, October 27, 2005 · Question 6.02 recommendations related to factors affecting the N/A property Periodic Reporting Cycle 1 (2001-2006) Section 2 Source: Periodic Reporting Cycle 1 (2001-2006) 3.17.1 - Comments Submitted on Thursday, October 27, 2005  Question 6.02 4. Protection, Management and Monitoring of the N/A Property 4.2.2 - Is the legal framework (i.e. legislation and / or 4.1. Boundaries and Buffer Zones regulation) adequate for maintaining the Outstanding Universal Value including conditions of Integrity and / or Authenticity of the property? 4.1.1 - Buffer zone status The legal framework for the maintenance of the Outstanding There is a buffer zone Universal Value including conditions of Authenticity and / or Integrity of the World Heritage property provides an adequate 4.1.2 - Are the boundaries of the World Heritage property or better basis for effective management and protection adequate to maintain the property's Outstanding Universal Value? 4.2.3 - Is the legal framework (i.e. legislation and / or The boundaries of the World Heritage property are adequate regulation) adequate in the buffer zone for maintaining to maintain the property's Outstanding Universal Value the Outstanding Universal Value including conditions of Integrity and / or Authenticity of the property? 4.1.3 - Are the buffer zone(s) of the World Heritage The legal framework for the maintenance of the Outstanding property adequate to maintain the property's Outstanding Universal Value including conditions of Authenticity and / or Universal Value? Integrity of the World Heritage property provides an adequate The buffer zones of the World Heritage property do not limit or better basis for effective management and protection the ability to maintain the property's Outstanding Universal Value but they could be improved 4.2.4 - Is the legal framework (i.e. legislation and / or regulation) adequate in the area surrounding the World 4.1.4 - Are the boundaries of the World Heritage property Heritage property and buffer zone for maintaining the known? Outstanding Universal Value including conditions of The boundaries of the World Heritage property are known by Integrity and / or Authenticity of the property? both the management authority and local residents / An adequate legal framework exists for the area surrounding communities / landowners. the World Heritage property and the buffer zone, but there are some deficiencies in its implementation which undermine the maintenance of the Outstanding Universal Value including 4.1.5 - Are the buffer zones of the World Heritage property conditions of Authenticity and / or Integrity of the property known? The buffer zones of the World Heritage property are known by both the management authority and local residents / 4.2.5 - Can the legislative framework (i.e. legislation and / communities / landowners. or regulation) be enforced? There is acceptable capacity / resources to enforce legislation and / or regulation in the World Heritage property but some 4.1.6 - Comments, conclusions and / or recommendations deficiencies remain related to boundaries and buffer zones of the World Heritage property The site has not Buffer Zones per se rather than Controlled 4.2.6 - Comments, conclusions and / or recommendations Areas which provides to the Department of Antiquities strict related to protective measures control concerning any proposed development project. Only The main improvement of protective measures is the the Church of Panayia at Moutoullas, the Church of Timios finalization of Controlled Areas for all ten Churches. Stavros at Pelendria and the Church of Ayia Sotira (Transfiguration of the Savior) at Palaichori have not a 4.3. Management System / Management Plan controlled area yet, but a process is under way. 4.3.1 - Management System 4.2. Protective Measures No management plan. No steering group. 4.2.1 - Protective designation (legal, regulatory, The management of the site is under the direct supervision of contractual, planning, institutional and / or traditional) the Curator of Ancient Monuments and the Director of the There are no special legislation or administrative Department of Antiquities. arrangements currently in place, but the existing, national The coordination responsibilities have been added to an protection arrangements (Antiquities Law) are considered existing job, and national authorities are primarily involved with highly effective. the management of the site. The current management system A declaration of controlled areas around every monument had is considered sufficiently effective. been planned for the near future in 2006. 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 Question 5.04 Plans in place to set up a "steering input in management decisions that maintain the group: Outstanding Universal Value? For the time being the managment of the site is under Local communities directly contribute to some decisions the direct supervision of the Curator of Ancient relating to management Monuments and the Director of the Department of Antiquities. 4.3.9 - If present, do indigenous peoples resident in or  Question 5.05 regularly using the World Heritage property and / or buffer Overall management system of the site zone have input in management decisions that maintain o Management by the State Party the Outstanding Universal Value? o Management under protective No indigenous peoples are resident in or regularly using the legislation World Heritage property and / or buffer zone Periodic Reporting Cycle 1 (2001-2006) Section 2 Source: Periodic Reporting Cycle 1 (2001-2006) 4.3.10 - Is there cooperation with industry (i.e. forestry, Submitted on Thursday, October 27, 2005 mining, agriculture, etc.) regarding the management of  Question 5.04 Plans in place to set up a "steering group: the World Heritage property, buffer zone and / or area For the time being the managment of the site is under the surrounding the World Heritage property and buffer direct supervision of the Curator of Ancient Monuments and zone? the Director of the Department of Antiquities. There is little or no contact with industry regarding the  Question 5.05 management of the World Heritage property, buffer zone and / Overall management system of the site or area surrounding the World Heritage property and buffer zone o Management by the State Party o Management under protective legislation 4.3.11 - Comments, conclusions and / or recommendations related to human resources, expertise 4.3.2 - Management Documents and training Comment A more significant role in the management of the site is No management document are available. attributed to the owner of the site which is the Church of Cyprus. 4.3.3 - How well do the various levels of administration (i.e. national / federal; regional / provincial / state; local / 4.3.12 - Please report any significant changes in the legal municipal etc.) coordinate in the management of the status and / or contractual / traditional protective World Heritage Property ? measures and management arrangements for the World There is coordination between the range of administrative Heritage property since inscription or the last Periodic bodies / levels involved in the management of the property but report it could be improved 4.4. Financial and Human Resources 4.3.4 - Is the management system / plan adequate to maintain the property's Outstanding Universal Value ? 4.4.1 - Costs related to conservation, based on the No management system / plan is currently in place to average of last five years (relative percentage of the maintain the property's Outstanding Universal Value funding sources) Multilateral funding (GEF, World Bank, etc) 0% 4.3.5 - Is the management system being implemented? International donations (NGO´s, foundations, etc) 0% The management system is only partially being implemented Governmental (National / Federal) 88% Governmental (Regional / Provincial / State) 0% 4.3.6 - Is there an annual work / action plan and is it being Governmental (Local / Municipal) 0% implemented? In country donations (NGO´s, foundations, etc) 12% An annual work / action plan exists and most or all activities Individual visitor charges (e.g. entry, parking, camping fees, etc.) 0% are being implemented and monitored Commercial operator payments (e.g. filming permit, concessions, 0% etc.) 4.3.7 - Please rate the cooperation / relationship with Other grants 0% World Heritage property managers / coordinators / staff of the following 4.4.2 - International Assistance received from the World Local communities / residents Fair Heritage Fund (USD) Local / Municipal authorities Fair Comment Indigenous peoples Not applicable No international assistance was received from the World Landowners Fair Heritage Fund. Visitors Fair Researchers Good 4.4.3 - Is the current budget sufficient to manage the Tourism industry Good World Heritage property effectively? Industry Not applicable The available budget is sufficient but further funding would enable more effective management to international best 4.3.8 - If present, do local communities resident in or near practice standard the World Heritage property and / or buffer zone have Page 6 Monday, October 13, 2014 (8:28:27 PM CEST) Periodic Report - Section II-Painted Churches in the Troodos Region World Heritage Centre Periodic Report - Second Cycle Section II-Painted Churches in the Troodos Region

4.4.4 - Are the existing sources of funding secure and Risk preparedness Good likely to remain so? Tourism Good The existing sources of funding are secure in the medium- Enforcement (custodians, police) Poor term and planning is underway to secure funding in the long- term 4.4.14 - Please rate the availability of training opportunities for the management of the World Heritage 4.4.5 - Does the World Heritage property provide property in the following disciplines economic benefits to local communities (e.g. income, employment)? Research and monitoring Medium There is some flow of economic benefits to local communities Promotion Medium Community outreach Medium Interpretation Medium 4.4.6 - Are available resources such as equipment, facilities and infrastructure sufficient to meet Education High management needs? Visitor management Medium There are adequate equipment and facilities Conservation High Administration Low 4.4.7 - Are resources such as equipment, facilities and Risk preparedness Low infrastructure adequately maintained? Tourism Low There is basic maintenance of equipment and facilities Enforcement (custodians, police) Low

4.4.8 - Comments, conclusion, and / or recommendations 4.4.15 - Do the management and conservation related to finance and infrastructure programmes at the World Heritage property help develop The responsibility for the protection of the churches is shared local expertise? between the State and the various church authorities. A capacity development plan or programme is in place and However, the inscription of the churches in the World Heritage partially implemented; some technical skills are being List led the State to undertake the management of the site in transferred to those managing the property locally but most order to avoid any arbitrary interventions on the monuments. of the technical work is carried out by external staff This policy in consequence relieved the church authorities from the co-financing of conservation works carried out in the 4.4.16 - Comments, conclusions and / or churches, which by law is divided between the State and the recommendations related to human resources, expertise owner. and training Concerning 4.4.15 none of the choices is strictly applicable as 4.4.9 - Distribution of employees involved in managing the a capacity development plan or programme is in place and is World Heritage property (% of total) being implemented gradually. The technical work is carried out Full-time 100% by the skilled personnel of the Department of Antiquities and Part-time 0% not external staff.

4.4.10 - Distribution of employees involved in managing 4.5. Scientific Studies and Research Projects the World Heritage property (% of total) Permanent 100% 4.5.1 - Is there adequate knowledge (scientific or Seasonal 0% traditional) about the values of the World Heritage property to support planning, management and decision- making to ensure that Outstanding Universal Value is 4.4.11 - Distribution of employees involved in managing maintained? the World Heritage property (% of total) Knowledge about the values of the World Heritage property is Paid 100% sufficient Volunteer 0% 4.5.2 - Is there a planned programme of research at the 4.4.12 - Are available human resources adequate to property which is directed towards management needs manage the World Heritage property? and / or improving understanding of Outstanding Human resources are adequate for management needs Universal Value? There is a comprehensive, integrated programme of 4.4.13 - Considering the management needs of the World research, which is relevant to management needs and / or Heritage property, please rate the availability of improving understanding of Outstanding Universal Value professionals in the following disciplines Research and monitoring Good 4.5.3 - Are results from research programmes disseminated? Promotion Fair Research results are shared widely with the local, national Community outreach Fair and international audiences Interpretation Good Education Fair Visitor management Poor Conservation Good Administration Good Page 7 Monday, October 13, 2014 (8:28:27 PM CEST) Periodic Report - Section II-Painted Churches in the Troodos Region World Heritage Centre Periodic Report - Second Cycle Section II-Painted Churches in the Troodos Region

4.5.4 - Please provide details (i.e. authors, title, and web Other Not needed link) of papers published about the World Heritage property since the last Periodic Report 4.6.7 - Comments, conclusions and / or recommendations Ieronymidou,M.Papageorgiou A.,2012,Churches of Troodos related to education, information and awareness building on the World Heritage List,in World Heritage sites in Cyprus,Cyprus National Committee for UNESCO, Nicosia. Question 4.6.6.Three of the Churches, Ayios Ioannis Argyrou, C., D.Myrianthefs,2006, Church of the Holy Cross Of Lambadhistis at Kalopanagiotis, Archangelos Michael at Pedoulas and Agia Sotira (Tranfiguration of the Savior) at Hayasmati, Nicosia. Myrianthefs,D. 2011,The Church of the Palaichori have site museums in their vicinity but these are not Holy Virgin in Moutoullas, Nicosia. Papageorgiou, A., 2008, The Monastery of Saint John Lampadistis in Kalopanayiotis considered necessary for all Churches.

4.5.5 - Comments, conclusions and / or recommendations 4.7. Visitor Management related to scientific studies and research projects 4.7.1 - Please provide the trend in annual visitation for the 4.6. Education, Information and Awareness last five years Building Last year N/A Two years ago N/A 4.6.1 - At how many locations is the World Heritage Three years ago N/A emblem displayed at the property? Four years ago N/A In one location and easily visible to visitors Five years ago N/A

4.6.2 - Please rate the awareness and understanding of 4.7.2 - What information sources are used to collect trend the existence and justification for inscription of the World data on visitor statistics? Heritage property amongst the following groups Other Local communities / residents Average Local / Municipal authorities within or adjacent to the Average 4.7.3 - Visitor management documents property Comment Local Indigenous peoples Not applicable Local landowners Average There are no visitor management documents available. Visitors Excellent Tourism industry Excellent 4.7.4 - Is there an appropriate visitor use management plan (e.g. specific plan) for the World Heritage property Local businesses and industries Average which ensures that its Outstanding Universal Value is maintained? 4.6.3 - Is there a planned education and awareness Visitor use of the World Heritage property is not being programme linked to the values and management of the actively managed despite an indentified need World Heritage property? There is a planned education and awareness programme but 4.7.5 - Does the tourism industry contribute to improving it only partly meets the needs and could be improved visitor experiences and maintaining the values of the World Heritage property? 4.6.4 - What role, if any, has designation as a World There is excellent co-operation between those responsible Heritage property played with respect to education, for the World Heritage property and the tourism industry to information and awareness building activities? present the Outstanding Universal Value and increase World Heritage status has been an important influence on appreciation education, information and awareness building activities 4.7.6 - If fees (i.e. entry charges, permits) are collected, do 4.6.5 - How well is the information on Outstanding they contribute to the management of the World Heritage Universal Value of the property presented and property? interpreted? No fees are collected The Outstanding Universal Value of the property is adequately presented and interpreted but improvements could be made 4.7.7 - Comments, conclusions and / or recommendations related to visitor use of the World Heritage property 4.6.6 - Please rate the adequacy for education, No visitor statistics are collected since entrance to the information and awareness building of the following Monuments is free and the guardians that open the churches visitor facilities and services at the World Heritage are not obligated to record visitation data. In fact the opening property hours which are not regular and the persons responsible for Visitor centre Not needed opening and closing the Churches which work on a voluntary Site museum Not needed basis are the biggest issues visitor access faces. Information booths Not provided but needed 4.8. Monitoring Guided tours Adequate Trails / routes Adequate 4.8.1 - Is there a monitoring programme at the property Information materials Adequate which is directed towards management needs and / or Transportation facilities Poor Page 8 Monday, October 13, 2014 (8:28:27 PM CEST) Periodic Report - Section II-Painted Churches in the Troodos Region World Heritage Centre Periodic Report - Second Cycle Section II-Painted Churches in the Troodos Region improving understanding of Outstanding Universal Value? There is a comprehensive, integrated programme of monitoring, which is relevant to management needs and / or improving understanding of Outstanding Universal Value

4.8.2 - Are key indicators for measuring the state of conservation used to monitor how the Outstanding Universal Value of the property is maintained? Information on the values of the World Heritage property is sufficient to define key indicators, but this has not been done

4.8.3 - Please rate the level of involvement in monitoring of the following groups World Heritage managers / coordinators and staff Excellent Local / Municipal authorities Average Local communities Average Researchers Excellent NGOs Excellent Industry Not applicable Local indigenous peoples Not applicable

4.8.4 - Has the State Party implemented relevant recommendations arising from the World Heritage Committee? No relevant Committee recommendations to implement

4.8.5 - Please provide comments relevant to the implementation of recommendations from the World Heritage Committee

4.8.6 - Comments, conclusions and / or recommendations related to monitoring

4.9. Identification of Priority Management Needs

4.9.1 - Please select the top 6 managements needs for the property (if more than 6 are listed below) Please refer to question 5.2

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5. Summary and Conclusions

5.1. Summary - Factors affecting the Property

5.1.1 - Summary - Factors affecting the Property World Heritage Actions Monitoring Timeframe Lead agency (and More info / comment criteria and others involved) attributes affected 3.8 Social/cultural uses of heritage 3.8.2 Society's No criteria are yet The pressure of The situation is This is a continuous Department of New facilities if they valuing of affected. increasing number of constantly monitored. process. Antiquities. are deemed necessary heritage visitors leads to The avoidance of are being constructed demands from local arbitrary interventions in a manner that does church authorities for from the owner was the not interfere with the facilities incompatible reason the State attributes of the site. to the character and undertook full value of the responsibility for the monuments. expenses of the monuments. 3.8.6 Impacts of No criteria are yet Undertaking of the The situation is By 2015. Department o The custodians tourism / affected. The impacts entire cost for any monitored in Antiquities, Cyprus working on a voluntary visitor / of tourism are directly conservation works or continuous cooperation tourism Organisation, basis in order to create recreation associated with 3.8.2. construction of new with the owner the The Church of Cyprus revenue for themselves (i.e the increased facilities. Cooperation Church of Cyprus. they quite often set up number of visitors). with other involved unauthorized stand for members for hiring selling various objects permanent paid staff to to visitors. operate the monuments to delete phenomena such as stands for selling products.

5.2. Summary - Management Needs

5.2.2 - Summary - Management Needs 4.3 Management System / Management Plan Actions Timeframe Lead agency (and others More info / comment involved) 4.3.4 No Funding through the UNESCO Over the next two years. Department of Antiquities. The creation of a Management management Participation Programme 2012- Plan is one of the main priorities system / plan 2013 was attempted but the for the site. is currently in proposal was for the creation of a place Management Plan not accepted. Other funding will be pursued to proceed with the creation of a management plan. 4.3.10 There is little Industrial activity is not present in No timeframe needed. Department of Antiquities. If the term industry includes or no contact the areas where the Churches are tourism, there is excellent with industry situated, therefore there is no need cooperation with the Cyprus regarding for contact with industry. Tourism organisation and the management Troodos Regional Board of Tourism concerning the promotion of the sites. 4.7 Visitor Management 4.7.4 Visitor use of With the cooperation of the Cyprus By 2015. Department of Antiquities, Cyprus The new full time personnel will be the property is Tourism Organisation and the Tourism Organisation, Church of responsible for keeping statistical not being Church of Cyprus efforts have Cyprus data concerning the visitation of actively commenced for the employment of the Churches. managed full time personnel responsible for the opening of the Monuments. This is expected to assist in visitor management. 4.8 Monitoring 4.8.2 Key indicators No written key indicators have Work is undertaken on a yearly Department of Antiquities. The works undertaken for have not been been recorded concerning the basis to ensure the sound state of conservation of the structures and defined State of Conservation. This is conservation of the property. the wall paintings are implemented however continuously monitored in a manner that respects the and specific work is undertaken, original material and its aesthetic such as air quality and temperature value, without compromising the in relation to the wall paintings. authenticity of the monuments.

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6.5 - Please provide suggestions for improvement of the 5.3. Conclusions on the State of Conservation of Periodic Reporting questionnaire the Property In the multiple choice questions in some cases the answers to be chosen do not directly reflect the situation applicable for each site. More choices should be provided or more flexibility 5.3.1 - Current state of Authenticity to provide an appropriate answer. The authenticity of the World Heritage property has been preserved 6.6 - Please rate the level of support for completing the Periodic Report questionnaire from the following entities 5.3.2 - Current state of Integrity UNESCO Very good The integrity of the World Heritage property is intact State Party Representative Very good Advisory Body Very good 5.3.3 - Current state of the World Heritage property’s Outstanding Universal Value 6.7 - How accessible was the information required to The World Heritage property’s Outstanding Universal Value complete the Periodic Report? has been maintained. Most of the required information was accessible

5.3.4 - Current state of the property's other values 6.8 - The Periodic Reporting process has improved the Other important cultural and / or natural values and the state understanding of the following of conservation of the World Heritage property are predominantly intact Managing the property to maintain the Outstanding Universal Value Monitoring and reporting Management effectiveness 5.4. Additional comments on the State of Conservation of the Property 6.9 - Please rate the follow-up to conclusions and recommendations from previous Periodic Reporting 5.4.1 - Comments exercise by the following entities UNESCO Satisfactory 6. World Heritage Status and Conclusions on State Party Satisfactory Periodic Reporting Exercise Site Managers Not Applicable Advisory Bodies Satisfactory 6.1 - Please rate the impacts of World Heritage status of the property in relation to the following areas 6.10 - Summary of actions that will require formal Conservation Very positive consideration by the World Heritage Committee Research and monitoring Very positive  Geographic Information Table Management effectiveness Very positive Reason for update: Coordinates for the Churches Quality of life for local communities and indigenous Positive should be corrected as follows following the above peoples order: a) N34 58 42 E32 53 23 b) N34 59 36 E32 49 50 Recognition Very positive c) N35 02 50 E32 58 25 d) N34 58 00 E33 00 27 e) N34 Education Positive 59 02 E32 49 28 f) N34 58 07 E32 49 53 g) N34 53 39 Infrastructure development Positive E32 58 00 h) N35 00 17 E32 53 49 i) N34 58 48 E33 02 Funding for the property Very positive 50 j) N34 55 12.8 E33 05 44.9 International cooperation Positive Political support for conservation Positive 6.11 - Comments, conclusions and / or recommendations related to the Assessment of the Periodic Reporting Legal / Policy framework Positive exercise Lobbying Positive Institutional coordination Positive Security Very positive Other (please specify) Not applicable

6.2 - Comments, conclusions and / or recommendations related to World Heritage status

6.3 - Entities involved in the preparation of this Section of the Periodic Report Governmental institution responsible for the property

6.4 - Was the Periodic Reporting questionnaire easy to use and clearly understandable? yes

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